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Linalyl Propionate is an ester ingredient used in perfumery, though less frequently than its relative Linalyl acetate. It features a distinctive green scent with sweet notes that brings a natural quality to compositions. It is especially effective for creating aromatic bergamot notes, offering a greener and less rustic feel compared to Linalyl acetate.
This ingredient occurs naturally in citrus essential oils, specifically sweet orange, lemon, and bergamot essential oils. Its laevorotatory form is also found in lavender and clary sage essential oils. Chemically, it may contain traces of Linalool, a substance often used as an indicator for the authenticity of certain essential oils.
Perfumers choose Linalyl Propionate when they want to impart naturalness and freshness to citrus-based compositions, particularly when the bergamot note needs to be greener and less sharp.
Optical rotation: The laevorotatory form of Linalyl Propionate found in lavender and clary sage rotates the plane of polarized light to the left, a property used by chemists to verify the purity of the ingredient.
Perfumers often refer to Linalyl Propionate as a secret ingredient for authentic bergamot notes, as it offers a more subtle and natural feel compared to other synthetic ingredients.
Although it belongs to the family of linalool esters, Linalyl Propionate differs from the more widespread Linalyl acetate by just a single carbon group in its molecule, yet this small difference is enough to significantly alter its scent profile.
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